Freedom Between the Lines: Pulisic, Adani, and AC Milan's Tactical Puzzle
Not a goal, not an assist, but a moment of off-ball movement told the whole...
Not a goal, not an assist, but a moment of off-ball movement told the whole story. In the latest AC Milan match I reviewed, Christian Pulisic stood still between the lines for almost three seconds before receiving a pass from a teammate. Three seconds is not a long time. But for a player with Pulisic's ability to turn, receive and shoot in an instant, three seconds standing between the opponent's midfield and defensive lines is a declaration of war on the entire defensive structure.
Lele Adani, the former Italy defender turned tactical analyst on Rai 2, said on La Domenica Sportiva that Pulisic's joy of playing and the joy of being left free to express himself in that area between the lines is fundamental for AC Milan. This is far more than a casual compliment. It is a tactical petition to the San Siro coaching staff – a reminder that elite football is not decided
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